Peripheral neuropathy decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the claims for increased ratings for right lower peripheral neuropathy and left lower peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities is related to his presumed Agent Orange exposure in service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess current levels of impairment.

The Board found that the Veteran's lower extremity peripheral neuropathy did not become manifest within a year following his last exposure to Agent Orange in service, and thus denied service connection on a presumptive basis. The claim was reopened based on new evidence provided by the private physician.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his Army Reserve records and conducting new VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to appear at a scheduled videoconference hearing. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for polyneuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, finding no current disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including verification of herbicide exposure and a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to establish service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine disability or left peroneal neuropathy, as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure in service and thus denied the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy as not related to service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Veteran's left ankle and nerve disabilities have been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent since December 2011, prior to his January 9, 2012 surgery. After this date, he is entitled to a higher disability rating based on loss of use of the left foot.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any vascular disability of the left lower extremity, including chronic venous insufficiency or peripheral vascular disease. The examiner will assess whether these conditions are caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 80 percent, which meets the schedular requirements for TDIU. However, his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for polyarthralgia, vision problems, hair loss, confusion and memory problems, and deterioration of the nervous system due to carbon tetrachloride exposure. The case is remanded for additional development including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and affording the Veteran a VA examination.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred in service and is not otherwise related to his military service.,Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is not considered secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's duty status on March 8, 1995 and requests for additional medical records. The appeal will be reconsidered after these actions.